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Holidays to Costa Blanca
Find your holiday to Costa Blanca
Find your holiday to Costa Blanca
Sun, sea, food and fun: Make the Costa Blanca your next holiday destination
Soak up the sun, immerse yourself in nature, explore the history and vibrant culture, or dance the night away. However you like to spend your holidays, the Costa Blanca is an excellent choice for your next trip away.
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10 things to do on the Costa Blanca
1. Pristine beaches
Relax on the pristine, sandy beaches like Playa del Postiguet in Alicante, Playa de Levante in Benidorm, or Playa de la Granadella in Javea.
Costa Blanca overview
The Costa Blanca is situated on the southeastern coast of Spain, with its name originating from the white sandy beaches and cliffs along its beautiful coastline. The area boasts a rich history and culture, and the civilisations that have inhabited it have left their mark on the region, including the Phoenicians, Romans and Moors.
The area’s history is still showcased today in the lively parades and customs of traditional festivals such as Fallas, and the Moors and Christians festival. Today, with its tourist infrastructure, fascinating culture and beautiful coastline, it’s a holiday favourite for many tourists from around the world.
The Costa Blanca has a Mediterranean climate with long, hot summers and mild winters, making it a popular destination for family holidays, sun-seekers, romantic getaways and last- minute travellers alike.
Summer is the most popular time to visit the area when the days are hot and dry with average temperatures of 25 to 35°C (77–95°F). It’s the perfect time of year to soak up the sun, relax on the beach or try your hand at some water sports. Spring offers milder temperatures than summer, with average temperatures ranging from 15°C (59°F) in March to 20°C (68°F) in May, but some rainfall is possible during this time.
Autumn also brings milder weather as the temperature gradually cools from the heat of the summer. If you’re visiting in winter, you can expect average temperatures of 10°C (50°F) to 15°C (59°F) on the coast, but it can be cooler inland.
The best time to visit the Costa Blanca really depends on what you’d like to do. The months of summer bring a lot of sunshine and high temperatures, so if you’re looking for long days on the beach, this is the best time to visit.
Spring and autumn both bring pleasant but more variable weather. It’s an excellent time to visit to avoid the crowds of summer, explore the great outdoors, or grab a cheap holiday or last-minute deal. While winter might not be the time for days on the beach, you can take advantage of this quiet time to explore this beautiful area.
What to eat
The local food scene is heavily influenced by Mediterranean flavours and ingredients, so expect a delicious array of dishes with fresh seafood, vegetables and salad. Don’t miss trying the quintessential Spanish dish paella, popular in the Valencia region.
To sample a range of small plates, visit some of the local tapas restaurants and sample dishes like patatas bravas (fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce), calamares a la romana (fried squid) and albondigas (meatballs).
To satisfy a sweet tooth, try turrón, a delicious sweet nougat made from almonds, sugar and honey, or for a more refreshing alternative, try some of the fresh fruits grown locally in the region. The Costa Blanca caters for all tastes, so if you’re taking a family holiday and travelling with kids, there will be plenty of other cuisine options available too.
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